Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM

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2024 Population

134,838

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

16.5%

4.3% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$72,843

1.76% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$199,000

5.46% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

55,946

0.0304% 1-year decline

About

37.2% of the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.8% of the residents in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are New Mexico Junior College (386 degrees awarded in 2024), University of the Southwest (298 degrees), and Southeast New Mexico College (112 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was $199,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM borders Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM, Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX, and Rio Grande COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (West) PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is home to a population of 135k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.5% of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (18.1k people).

In 2024, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.1k people) in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 17.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are Spanish (44,634 households), German (351 households), and Navajo (233 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,992

Women

48.2%

69,851

Men

51.8%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 134,843 inhabitants, with 51.8% men, and 48.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM.

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Citizenship

89.8%

2024 Citizenship

90.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 89.8% of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
49.1k ± 376
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
39.8k ± 2.51k
Other (Hispanic)
17.7k ± 1.95k

57.7%

Hispanic Population

77.8k people

57.7% of the people in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are hispanic (77.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
14,599 ± 2,801 people
Guatemala
391 ± 485 people
Cuba
289 ± 417 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 14,599 Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents, followed by Guatemala with 391 and Cuba with 289.

Foreign-Born Population

13.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

18.1k people

12.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16.9k people

As of 2024, 13.5% of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents (18.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 12.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
44,634 households (35.7%)
German
351 households (0.281%)
Navajo
233 households (0.187%)

37.2% of the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was Spanish. 35.7% of the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,522 ± 299
Gulf War (2001-)
942 ± 299
Gulf War (1990s)
755 ± 250

Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM.

Health

87.4% of the population of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 26.6% on Medicaid, 9.64% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.828% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,344 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,344 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Mexico in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.5% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.6%

Uninsured

40%

Employer Coverage

26.6%

Medicaid

9.64%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.828%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM grew by 4.93% from 12% to 12.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM employs 55.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM were Support activities for mining (5,743 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,186 people), and Construction (5,010 people), and the highest paying industries were Business support services ($125,689), Offices of dentists ($124,583), and Car Dealers ($115,512).

Males in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.56 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,263. The income inequality in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,649

Women

40.5%

33,297

Men

59.5%

The workforce of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in 2024 was 55,946 people, with 40.5% woman, and 59.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM.

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Occupations

55.9k

2024 Value

−0.0304%

1 Year decline

± −0.0304%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −0.0304%, from 56k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,798 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,699 people), and Other managers (1,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

55.9k

2024 Value

−0.0304%

1 Year decline

± −0.0304%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −0.0304%, from 56k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, are Support activities for mining (5,743 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,186 people), and Construction (5,010 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,670

Median earning men ± $3,424

$34,216

Median earning women ± $2,251

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($83,988), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,591), and Manufacturing ($76,719).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,628), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,024), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,600).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.72%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

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Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM awarded 796 degrees. The student population of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,702 male students and 3,094 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (364 and 46%), White (286 and 36.1%), Black or African American (71 and 8.96%), and Unknown (43 and 5.43%).

The largest universities in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico Junior College (386 and 48.5%), University of the Southwest (298 and 37.4%), and Southeast New Mexico College (112 and 14.1%).

The most popular majors in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are General Studies (241 and 30.3%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (70 and 8.79%), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (46 and 5.78%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $16,470.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2019 in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 45.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 69.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,796 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 4,796 students enrolled in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,533 records, of which 65.7% were women and 34.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
226 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
41 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was General Studies with 226 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New Mexico Junior College
386 degrees awarded
University of the Southwest
298 degrees awarded
Southeast New Mexico College
112 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico Junior College with 386 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 274 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, which is 0.525 times less than the 522 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 364 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 286 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,470) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($336) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,570) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 2.25% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (31.6k), Some college (22.8k), and Secondary Education (19.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was $199,000 in 2024, which is 0.598 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $188,700 to $199,000, a 5.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is 72.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$199,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,908

$34,884

Median Property Taxes

±$1,637

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2024

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.2% of the housing units in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,843

Median Household Income

± $3,342

48.3k

Number of Households

± 2,110

In 2024, the median household income of the 48.3k households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM declined from $72,843 from the previous year's value of $74,149.

The following chart displays the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM

0.449

2023 Wage GINI in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM

In 2024, the income inequality in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.78% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (14.5%)
Worked At Home (5.03%)

In 2024, 77.6% of workers in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.5%) and those who worked at home (5.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.06% of the workforce in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM (21.7k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.